Do I need a visa to enter South Korea from Australia?

Yes, Australians need a visa or travel authorization to enter South Korea. Australian passport holders can visit South Korea for up to 90 days without a visa for tourism and business activities. To visit the country visa-free, Australians must apply for a South Korea ETA travel authorization.

How can I apply for South Korea visa online?

e-Visa Application via the Visa Portal

  1. Application Process. Select “Application” >> “E-Visa(Individual)” on the Visa Portal (www.visa.go.kr)
  2. Applicant. Application must be submitted by a foreigner or the sponsor on behalf of the foreigner.
  3. Applicable Status of Stay (as of Dec.8.2014)
  4. Required Documents.
  5. Procedure.

How long does it take to get a South Korean visa?

You may either submit your visa application in-person at our office during normal business hours or you may submit your application via mail. Processing time. Normally, it takes 2 weeks to process a visa after the application submission.

What are the requirements for South Korea visa?

Documents required for South Korea Visa

  • Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any;
  • Visa Application form;
  • 2 recent colour photographs (Photo Specification);
  • Personal Covering letter (For Employed – Plain paper/ For Self-Employed – Company Letterhead);

Do I need a visa to get into South Korea?

For US citizens you must have a valid passport to enter the Republic of Korea. Although obtaining a visa in advance can ease the entry process, as long as you have a valid U.S. passport, you can enter the Republic of Korea without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days if you are a tourist or on business.

Can I apply for a Korean visa online?

You can apply for a visa via the Visa Portal (online at https://www.visa.go.kr/openPage.do?MENU_ID=10201) or Korean diplomatic missions abroad. Most embassies will require that you register your visa application online.

How long does K-ETA approval take?

within 24 hours
If there are no issues, generally the application will be automatically approved within 30 minutes. If any issues arise, the K-ETA official will check and determine the traveler as ‘Selectee*’ or ‘Not OK’ within 24 hours.